American · Sandwich
Smash Burgers
Thin, deeply browned beef patties with cheese, pickles, onion, and burger sauce.
15 minutes prep · 15 minutes cooking · 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Ground beef
- 4 item Burger buns
- 4 slice American cheese
- 0.5 cup Pickles
- 0.5 item Yellow onion
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.75 tsp Onion powder
- 0.75 tsp Paprika
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp Kosher salt
Directions
- Divide beef into four loose balls without overworking.
- Heat a heavy skillet or griddle over high heat until a drop of water evaporates immediately.
- Smash beef thin, season, and cook until deeply browned; flip, add cheese, and confirm the centers reach 160°F.
- Toast the buns, then stir mayonnaise and ketchup together until smooth for the burger sauce.
- Spread sauce on the buns and assemble with the patties, pickles, and thinly sliced onion.
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